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VDP Files Complaint Against Americans for Prosperity

September 6, 2024
Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Democratic Party filed a consumer complaint against a far-right, oil-funded group meddling in Vermont elections today. Americans for Prosperity, an arm of the same Koch… Read More

Youngest Democratic Delegation in America Votes to Endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic Nominee for President

July 22, 2024
Following a meeting of Vermont’s delegates, the delegation announced the unanimous support of Vermont’s pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention for Vice President Kamala… Read More

Statement From VDP Chair David Glidden on President Biden Stepping Out of Race

July 21, 2024
Montpelier, VT - VDP Chair David Glidden issued the following statement today, following news of President Biden stepping away from the presidential race: “Joe Biden has been a dedicated… Read More

VDP Staffs Up Ahead of 2024 Election

July 1, 2024
Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Democratic Party announced the hiring of Jack Pitblado as Organizing Director for the 2024 Coordinated Campaign and Erin Stoetzner as Senate Caucus Director… Read More

Statement Celebrating Democrats’ 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments

June 26, 2024
Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director Jim Dandeneau issued a statement today celebrating Democratic wins in the 2023-24 legislative session. “Vermont Democrats had a legislative… Read More

Sullivan and Jerman Will Not Run for Democratic National Committee Positions

February 28, 2024
Mary Sullivan and Tim Jerman announced today that they will not seek re-election to four-year terms as Vermont’s representatives to the Democratic National Committee in Washington, DC. The… Read More

VDP Chair Glidden's Statement on Middle East Conflict

February 1, 2024
Like many Vermonters, I have been horrified by the October 7 terrorist attack and hostage-taking by Hamas, and the devastating loss of life and destruction that Israel’s response has meant for… Read More

ICYMI: Senator Peter Welch Calls for Improvements to USPS Management, Better Mail Service for Rural Communities

May 4, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined WCAX and the Gray TV network to call for improved postal service across rural America. Senator Welch, a longtime leader on postal issues, stressed that USPS, under… Read More

Welch Calls for Action to Avoid Catastrophic Default on U.S. Debt

May 2, 2023
In a Tuesday floor speech, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) laid out the catastrophic economic effects of defaulting on our national debt, after House Republicans made clear they are willing to risk… Read More

Welch Calls for Accountability and Ethics Among Supreme Court Justices

May 2, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today joined the Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Reform to call for the creation of a code of conduct for members of the Supreme… Read More

Senator Peter Welch Supports Nomination of Julie Su for Secretary of the Department of Labor

May 1, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) met today, on International Workers’ Day, with Julie Su, who has been nominated by President Biden to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Su, who is… Read More

Welch Calls to Protect Reproductive Rights in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

April 28, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined a United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing this week to discuss the continuing assault on reproductive rights following the Supreme Court’s June… Read More

Sens. Welch, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting New Street Drug Tranq

April 28, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced new legislation this week to combat the rise in illicit use of the animal tranquilizer Xylazine, also known as Tranq. The Testing,… Read More

Welch Calls to Protect Medicaid Amid Republican Threats to Care

April 28, 2023
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt) joined Protect our Care for a press conference during Medicaid Awareness Month to highlight the importance of protecting access to care for Medicaid enrollees. This week,… Read More

Sens. Welch, Booker, and Rep. Casar Introduce Bill to Hold Corporations Accountable for Child Labor Violations

April 26, 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, introduced the bicameral Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act, legislation… Read More